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HD 195

An Act relative to a special commission to study condominium law

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Hannah Kane

Massachusetts bill creates special commission to study and recommend reforms to state condominium law covering property owner protections and regulations.

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Bill Summary · HD 195

Legislative bill overview

HD 195 establishes a special commission tasked with comprehensively studying Massachusetts condominium law and regulations. The commission would examine current statutes, identify gaps or outdated provisions, and make recommendations for modernizing the legal framework governing condominiums in the state.

Why is this important

Condominium law affects hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents as property owners and affects the real estate market broadly. Outdated or unclear regulations can create disputes between unit owners, associations, and developers, while modernization could improve transparency, dispute resolution, and property protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and timeline: Disagreement over how comprehensive the study should be and how long the commission should operate before submitting findings
  • Representation: Questions about who serves on the commission and whether all stakeholder groups (developers, homeowners, property managers, legal professionals) are adequately represented
  • Implementation costs: Whether recommendations will require significant regulatory changes or funding that could increase condo fees or development expenses
  • Enforcement powers: Whether the commission's recommendations will be binding or merely advisory, and how changes would be enacted into law

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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